Pinnacle To Organ Pipes Loop
Pinnacle To Organ Pipes Loop
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This lovely walk has you starting at the very top of Mt Wellington which overlooks Hobart. This mountain can be covered in snow at times throughout the year so its advisable to only do this walk when the pinnacle is free of snow. You'd think that this would give you 9 months to work with however Tasmania being Tasmania, it really can snow at any time throughout the year.....
Parking at the pinnacle, you're headed down the Zig Zag Track near the large concrete tower. This track is made of gravel and rock with plenty of steps on the steep areas to help keep you on your feet. Half way down this track is a large curved seat that allows you a fantastic view of Hobart and the side of the Organ Pipes.
Turning left at the T junction, you'll follow the relatively Organ Pipes Track till you find yourself under the spectacular Organ Pipes. There is also a stone seat located on the track to give you arguably the best view of the cliffs.
Continuing along the Organ Pipes Track will finish up at the stone hut. Take a left and walk up Pinnacle Road for a few hundred metres until you are met by the Panorama Track on the left. Taking this will give you glimpses of the northern suburbs of Hobart until you reach nearly the end, where it opens up onto a rock outcrop to allow for 270 degree views. Finishing off the track, you'll be met by Pinnacle Road once again which you take back up to the top carpark.
Before leaving, it's worth exploring the visitors centre and the boardwalk for more views of Hobart and its surrounding landscapes. The tracks overall are relatively easy and well formed due to the high level of traffic they receive in the warmer weather days. They are a combination of solid rocks, gravel and a small section of dirt on the Panorama Track.
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